The "NEVER been thin/ in-shape" Club

Steph_135

Guess I'm stuck :grumble: I tried eating less - tried eating more - did some different exercises - nothing is making the scale budge:mad: I'm not giving up - eventually it will move, but it sure is discouraging.

I'm moving along slowly again too. Try eating reasonably. Make sure it's mostly healthy stuff, with the occasional treat (I treat myself to something small and usually sweet daily, which might be my problem). Keep working out - aim for 3-5 30 min sessions of sweating, at least. I've been committed to this journey for a long time now (I've been on MFP for over a year), and the road has it's ups and downs, but if you follow it, you'll eventually get to where you're going.

greenfairymarie... Congrats on quitting! That's great to hear! :drinker: I've been a size 18 for the longest time too! I did the 30 Day Shred, and I can finally squeeze into a 16!! Let's leave those 18's behind for good!

Steph_135

HEY GROUP! I'm gonna take over for Sweetie for a while while she's finishing up school. If you could take a look through this list and find your name, and make sure your info is correct, that would be great!! Let me know your newest weight by Friday, and I will update the chart on Saturday. If something is wrong, or not there, just let me know your numbers and that will be fixed!

Steph_135

Let's get this forum moving again!! :drinker:

BrittanyGQ

haha, I definitely belong!

Heaviest/Starting: 174 (in the past few months)
Currently: fluctuating between 161-164...sucks being female sometimes :P
Goal: 135 (or anything under I'll take, too!)

I grew up as one of the "fat" kids in elementary school, lost SOME weight, then I've coasted by as a "chubby" kid from middle school on. Carrying extra weight is especially noticeable since I'm short (5'3)...and big-boned... :P The lightest/best I've EVER looked is ~148 about 4 years ago, and even then I could've used at least a 10-15 lbs. loss! So even though 135 is towards the heavier end on my healthy BMI range, I think it's a reasonable goal given my frame and tons of muscles.

Steph_135

I grew up as one of the "fat" kids in elementary school, lost SOME weight, then I've coasted by as a "chubby" kid from middle school on. Carrying extra weight is especially noticeable since I'm short (5'3)...and big-boned... :P The lightest/best I've EVER looked is ~148 about 4 years ago, and even then I could've used at least a 10-15 lbs. loss! So even though 135 is towards the heavier end on my healthy BMI range, I think it's a reasonable goal given my frame and tons of muscles.

Welcome!! I added you to the list! :happy:

Davali

Hi - my name's on the list, but must have never provided my details. Would love to be part of the group - so here's my figures if it's not too late:
SW: 276
SW in club: 236
CW: 235
GW: 161

michelca

Hey, I'm two pounds down since last checking in!

90poundsoflard

Woo-hoo! Finally losing again!:bigsmile: I'm down 4 lbs! YAY! I'm one who weighs every day - not because I expect to lose every day - I just like to know what's going on with my body. After 21/2 weeks of the scale saying 209 or 210, when I got on a few days ago it said 206! The next day was 205! And that's where it's stayed for the last 3 days.
I always thought we lose weight gradually - so what's up with 3 lbs overnight? Was my body just hanging on to fluid? Anyway, I'm happy those pounds are gone - it's been 5 years since I was this weight!

missmeagan89

I want in too!!!
SW-190
CW-178
GW-130

It's been almost a year since Ive even gotten to 178...So its been a tough road for me. This seems so encouraging! I would love to be apart of it! Great idea!!!

bump!

sam2902

Hi,

Heaviest Weight 3 months after son born ..210 lbs ( July 2004)
never got below 198 lbs even using Weight watchers , prescription pills etc
Started Lifestyle Change - This is not a diet !! - Weight 198lb 1st September 2010
Current Weight 161lbs
Target for 18th May Vacation 154 lbs
Overall Target for September 2011 140 lbs


Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

To My next Target !!

hroush

How have I not seen this thread before! I was the fat kid as well and I look back and can't believe my parents let me eat like that! :noway: I'm talking during my community college days my mom would get me a Big Mac meal PLUS another Big Mac, because she had a coupon.

I lost most of my weight 6 years ago (got down to 210), but I never felt I actually got "skinny". I am currently trying to lose the rest of the weight, so we'll see what happens.

Heaviest ever - 288
Current weight - 195.
Goal weight - ??? (190?)

I never thought I would be this weight, so I am just focused on losing the rest of the belly fat. Should I gain weight back in muscle, that would be fine with me.

MisterDubs303

I've never been thin, though as a Freshman in high school I got in pretty decent physical condition... until I quit football a couple of months later. Now, over 25 years later, I'm finally getting serious again. I've spent at least the last decade within 20 pounds above or below 300. I'd love to join this group.

I can't picture myself at my goal. That doesn't mean that I don't believe that I can achieve it; it just means that a 175 pound Rob is a different person, and I wouldn't recognize him if I saw him today. For that reason, I get VERY inspired by before and current/after pictures.

HW: 317.0 (2010-12-27) Even though I started losing the week before,
SW: 310.6 (2011-01-01) my brain needs a good round starting date!
GW: 175.0 ??? It's worth not counting the 6.4 pounds.
CW: 273.8 (2011-03-25) -37! On the other hand, I guess that actually puts me over 40 pounds lost !!! :bigsmile:

sbrake

heaviest - 275
current - 220
goal - 150?

i want in tooo!
i have never been the thin girl. i dont even really remember ever being under 200 pounds to be honest. but im determend to get there. i dont really have a reason for chosing 150 it sounded good to me but a may want to lose more... or less. i figure, i will see when i get there

Steph_135

Thanks for posting all you new and old members!! All new members who have posted above have been added to the chart. If anyone else who is already a member would like to post again, please look back at the charts I posted on page 13 of this topic, and give me your current numbers!! :happy: New members still welcome.

*** Our current challenge is to lose 5% of your body weight. ***

I have done this once since starting the challenge, and so have 90poundsoflard :drinker: and Redruthie. :drinker:

Members that are close to this goal are: Evermyre, MegJo, Melkneec, mrjason. :flowerforyou:

I'm sure there are more of you so please post your current weight!!

Steph_135

After 21/2 weeks of the scale saying 209 or 210, when I got on a few days ago it said 206! The next day was 205! And that's where it's stayed for the last 3 days.

90poundsoflard... Congrats on maintaining that loss!! :drinker:

Target for 18th May Vacation 154 lbs

sam2902... Woo!! You're almost there! :bigsmile:

Should I gain weight back in muscle, that would be fine with me.

hroush... Great attitude! I know you're gonna gain that muscle mass! It's one of the best things for you!

I can't picture myself at my goal. That doesn't mean that I don't believe that I can achieve it; it just means that a 175 pound Rob is a different person, and I wouldn't recognize him if I saw him today. For that reason, I get VERY inspired by before and current/after pictures.

MisterDubs... Way to get closer to that goal!! You're on your way! Just to let you know, I'm putting your CW as your start weight as of joining this club, just like everyone else. Way to go on the 40+ lbs gone!!!

Steph_135

Who else is still out there? Please check the charts I posted, and tell us your updates! :happy:

MegJo

Hi all,
Sorry I've been a bit MIA - As some of you know I gave up the scale for lent. I'm not religious, but some of my MFP friends and I are using the time frame to go scale free! I was weighing in several times a day and it was getting to be mentally devestating since I was in a plateau. The last time I was on the scale was 3/7 and I was 212. I've been doing great since. It has actually inspired me to workout more and eat better - I reallly want to have a great weigh in on Easter.
However, plans have changed a bit - I had some health complications last wednesday which landed me in the hospital. So I have to keep my heart rate down for the next week, and then be really cautious and work slowly back up to the intensity I was going at before. I've never been sucessful at losing weight without working out so I'm really nervous!
I'm trying to stay optimistic and continue to work hard. I'm proud of all of you and I love reading everyones stories!
So I'll be updating my weight April 24th! Woohoo!

redruthie

Woo-hoo! Finally losing again!:bigsmile: I'm down 4 lbs! YAY! I'm one who weighs every day - not because I expect to lose every day - I just like to know what's going on with my body. After 21/2 weeks of the scale saying 209 or 210, when I got on a few days ago it said 206! The next day was 205! And that's where it's stayed for the last 3 days.
I always thought we lose weight gradually - so what's up with 3 lbs overnight? Was my body just hanging on to fluid? Anyway, I'm happy those pounds are gone - it's been 5 years since I was this weight!

That's incredible! Yay for your loss!

redruthie

Thanks to Steph_135 for putting up the chart

I haven't budged on the scale It seems like I've hit the dreaded plateau... NOOOOO!
I've gotta push past this! I can do this!!!

katdanash

I am so that girl the fat girl who in 1st grade was the biggest kid in class. I think I was like 170 in the 5th grade and I never slowed down. When I got married 15 years ago I was 235 pounds. We all know that is normal to gain weight after marriage. I did by the time I got pregnant I was 245 lost 20 pounds while pregnant and have then gained it all back and then some after my daughter was born. (After 9 months of not eating i shoved everything i could find in my mouth ) Just saying having morning , noon and night sickness while being pregnant is not the way to loose weight. By 2009 I was upto 290 and then my mom died. Depression triggered the urge to eat everything once again and Now less than 2 years later I have went up to 331.75
That was my wake up call . Doctor wants me to have surgery to loose weight. I want to get serious and do this myself

highest weight 331.75 on Feb 11,2011
current weight 318.75 on March 11 2011

I go for my next wiegh in on April 8th at the doctors office. I only weigh in there once a month so I hope that it says a lose again. I have been having trouble with sodium .......................

Thanks for starting this club.
I am Kat

vsomsouk

Hey everyone,

My name is Vanida, I just wanted to comment that I would really like to join the "never been thin/in-shape" club.

I just wanted to say I have never been what was considered thin. Throughout my life, I was the fat kid in the family in an Asian community. For those who can relate, I'd say 85% of Asian people are naturally thin, and weight has never been an issue. Shoot, everyone was all about trying to gain weight. My nickname throughout my childhood was "thoui" in Laotian meaning fat or chubby. I was always called out about my weight with everyone in my family to the point that I was made fun of or just having my weight mentioned kind of phased out in my mind. So, I kind of made myself living in denial about how big I was. With being that, I didn't really know my actual weight was until I was 14.and I was 175. . I gradually got bigger, and my weight eventually hit 235 when I was a senior in high school. Depression crept into my life also became an issue where I used my emotional eating to cope with being down.Then I went to college, and I lost 20lbs where I was 215. The year after I got diagnosed with lupus and had a flare up that caused me to lose weight to 205. The following year, I regained my weight to 230. Ever since I started myfitnesspal, my weight is 222..

SW:229
CW:222
GW: 150

AnneMK5

Please add me. I think the last time I was at a weight I should be was when I was 8 or 9 years old. I've always been a chunk and always yo-yo'd. The biggest help for me this time around has been learning and researching about compulsive overeating and the effects that sugars and other food have on our brains. Did you know that for a lot of people sugar does the same thing to your brain that alcohol and other drugs do... ADDICTION! I've also started going to Overeaters Anonymous meeting. What a great support group!
I don't know that I'll ever get down to what the BMI and all those things say but I will get to a place where I'm happy with myself.

Steph_135

Welcome new members!! Our current goal is to lose 5% of your weight.

This mount will be included on the new chart (you'll see).

A new chart will be posted this Saturday.

AnneMK5... Please let us know your highest weight, current weight, and goal weight. Thanks!

Davali

That's 11 1/2 lbs for me - that's some challenge! :ohwell:

Steph_135

Please keep posting current weights and referring to the charts please! I think a lot of people have stopped checking here.
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katdanash... Welcome! I've got you on the list! You've made great progress so far!! Do you have a goal weight in mind?

vsomsouk... Welcome! You're on the list! Thanks for sharing your story with us.

Davali... You can do it! :drinker: I've already passed it once! Now I'm working on my second 5% body weight loss goal.

However, plans have changed a bit - I had some health complications last wednesday which landed me in the hospital. So I have to keep my heart rate down for the next week, and then be really cautious and work slowly back up to the intensity I was going at before. I've never been sucessful at losing weight without working out so I'm really nervous!
I'm trying to stay optimistic and continue to work hard. I'm proud of all of you and I love reading everyones stories!

MegJo... Looking forward to your eventual weigh in and seeing how you're doing! Hope your "complications" were minor!! Take care of yourself. And just focus on your healthy eating. That's how I lost my first 55 lbs!!

I haven't budged on the scale It seems like I've hit the dreaded plateau... NOOOOO!
I've gotta push past this! I can do this!!!

redruthie... You can do it! Keep logging and tracking your food and workouts!

katdanash

sorry I missed the goal weight
Its 170 lb Dont remember how that feels but I cant wait to feel it.

Kat

Meganne1982

I belong here!

Heighest weight was 320 when I was 16.
Lowest weight was 160 about 5 years ago, age 22-23. I still felt really fat at 160- though on BMI it puts me JUST into the normal range.
Since then I put back on 20.
Started MFP at 180.
Currently 173.

Picking a "goal" weight has always been hard for me because I don't know my body anyway but heavy. The last time I had been 160 before losing weight in college was the summer before 7th grade!

So I say my goal range is 130-150. Based on the BMI charts. I'll just see where I'm happy when I get there

CurlyVonda

Yes....I need to join this group. I have always been the fat girl in the group. When I started this weight loss journey I weighed 266.8.....currently I weigh 197.6. I have set a goal, but like you said.....I have no idea what I should weigh. When I tell people that I want to weigh 150 they look at me like I am crazy. They can't seem to picture me losing around 50 more pounds.....they haven't seen me with my clothes off....LOL! I have decided that I just want to be out of the over weight range, and I am thinking that is around 165....I guess. So, count me in.

ajax03

Someone please queue the angelic music~~~~

AT LAST! A board where I BELONG!!!!!

My SHORT STORY:
Always had "extra" to share. I'll turn 30 this year (woo-hoo!) and am really, I'm mean seriously, focused and motivated to do something about my weight.

SW: 256lbs.
CW: 238 lbs.
(Several MGW): every 10 pounds/month until......(queue drum roll)
ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT (for me): 180 pounds.

I'm doing my weight loss reprogram in stages. I'm reducing my caloric intake first w/ light exercise (and a host of other "mental battles" to help establish a lifestyle change); then kicking it up a notch in Feb. My motto this month: Consistency, consistency, consistency!

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Just checkin' in....As of 3/31/2011
CW: 214lbs. :-)

stang_girl88

Hi All!! I was glad to see this post! I have been fat since grade 1, when I broke my leg over summer break and everybody gave me candy lol. I am barely 5'2" and my heaviest a few years back was close to 230 lbs and I am currently 204 lbs. I have lost weight, gained it, lost it and gained so many times. Just sick of being the fattest person in the room and having to buy clothes that fit, not clothes I like. I am also sick of feeling like the Michelin woman, with all those spare tires!! So, anyway, you can friend me if you like!!